HRS §607-3.5
Courts can require payment for legal costs
In a civil lawsuit, either side can ask the court to make the other side pay a deposit to cover court costs. The court decides if this is needed and sets the terms. This rule lets courts protect against unpaid costs.
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The statute, as written — Security for costs
The several courts shall have power to require either the plaintiff or defendant, upon the application of the opposite party, to give security for costs in any civil cause, upon such terms and conditions as the court deems just.
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